Executive Dysfunction: Strategies for At Home and At School

Proven strategies, skill building and treatment interventions for the child/adolescent who...

Has difficulty getting organized at home and school

Can’t comprehend or recall directions

Has difficulty monitoring behavior

Has inconsistent behavior from day to day

Lacks time management skills

Can’t finish homework or projects

Children and adolescents with executive function deficits often struggle with organization, prioritizing, time and task management, self-regulation and working memory. When you add a diagnosis of ADHD, specific learning disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and the common co-morbidities of these disorders, executive functions are specifically impaired and these children are often at risk for academic underachievement and socialization/behavioral difficulties.

Watch this recording with Dr. Kevin Blake, an expert on executive functioning, and learn proven evidence-based strategies to help these children and adolescents achieve their full academic and social potential. You will discover how to adapt treatment to the child’s developmental age as well as how to design strategies for the classroom and home that will include more reinforcement, stronger external consequences, and behavior modification. Technology to help with memory, note taking, time management and organization will be addressed. In addition, you will become confident in teaching social interaction and social skills in the classroom. Never again have a kid meltdown when changing from one activity to the next!

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CPD

Continuing Professional Development Certificates
PsychOz Publications, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This online program is worth 6.75 hours CPD.

Handouts

Manual
(1.02 MB)

75 Pages

Available after Purchase

Faculty

Ph.D., P.L.C., ADHD-CCSP

Kevin T. Blake, Ph.D., P.L.C., ADHD-CCSP, is a licensed psychologist and recognized national authority on ADHD, executive function, and learning disorders. With over 20 years of specialized experience, Dr. Blake was one of the first professionals in the United States to study these conditions in adults specifically. Dr. Blake now speaks throughout the nation, educating clinicians on the latest evidence-based diagnosis and treatment recommendations for improved clinical outcomes.

Currently in private practice and serving as a facilitator for a community adult ADHD support group, he also speaks across the nation on the latest evidence-based diagnosis and treatment recommendations for improved clinical outcomes A published author, Dr. Blake’s articles have been featured in Attention!, LDA Newsbriefs, and Perspectives (of the International Dyslexia Association). In 1991 Dr. Blake was honored to be a delegate to the National Institute for Literacy’s “LEAD 2000 Congress,” where he was a member of a special committee advising the U.S. Congress on diagnostic and remediation issues confronting learning disabled adults.

Dr. Blake is a member of the American Psychological Association, International Dyslexia Association, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders, and Learning Disabilities Association. Dr. Blake’s own experience overcoming dyslexia and hearing impairment drives his passion for educating both professional and lay audiences about methods to overcome the challenges of ADHD and specific learning disorders.

An accomplished and engaging speaker, Dr. Blake’s presentations are known for weaving together empirical evidence, germane information, and practical how-to’s in a way that is accessible and applicable. When he’s not traveling the country to speak, Dr. Blake calls Tucson, AZ home.

Non-financial: Kevin Blake is a member of the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD), International Dyslexia Association, Learning Disabilities Association, and American Psychological Association.

Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

Objectives

Analyze the neurobiology of Executive Functions.

Develop strategies that improve specific executive skill deficits in the context of home or school performance expectations.

Utilize strategies to modify the environment to reduce the impact of weak executive skills.

Assess how those with Developmental Neurobiological Disorders may have difficulties with Executive Function and why this may cause them problems with time management and personal organization.

Determine methods of helping those with Developmental Neurobiological Disorders overcome their difficulties with Executive Function.

Ascertain other helping professionals who can aid in treating those with difficulties with Executive Function and determine how to coordinate treatment with them.

Reviews

Overall:
4.2

Total Reviews: 139

Comments

Katie H
- Davis, California

Leslee L
- PARAGOULD, Arkansas

"Very pleased with my experience, plan to obtain more CEUs through PESI."

Gloria D
- White Plains

"I found this course to be very informative and relevant to my caseload
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Melissa P

"I am very pleased with PESI and have used them for many of my continuing education hours...I very much enjoyed Kevin Blake's mention of his personal experiences with executive dysfunction. He gave me a lot of hope towards myself and my children to continue working toward our goals with a better understanding of the challenges we face and that we are not alone. "

Bundles Pricing

Additional Participant CE must be purchased for each additional viewer. These viewers will watch the video with the main registrant, but will have individual access to course handouts and certification. The standard price of this program includes certification for main viewer.